Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 511: 83a

Answer

The direction of the blood flow is rightward.

Work Step by Step

Since the frequency of the reflected sound wave is greater than the original frequency, the blood must be travelling in the opposite direction from the sound wave. Therefore, the direction of the blood flow is rightward.
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